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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1961

Page

21

Dear Abby readers clash over pointed shoes in letters

A collection of Dear Abby exchanges criticizes fashionable pointed toe footwear. Writers include a shoe salesman, Gun Boat Annie, a podiatrist's wife, Tip Pee Toe, Going Bare Foot, Shoe Man, Augusta, and others, debating comfort, fit, and gendered style. Abby offers responses and wedding booklet requests.

Abby Annie Augusta

Staph Germ Resists New Superpenicillin Risks

Medical note reports rare Celbenin resistant Staphylococcus strains in London tests. Beecham researchers say Celbenin or methicillin controls most staph infections, but editors warn against indiscriminate use and urge isolation to prevent spread in hospitals.

Staphylococcus Reference Laboratory London British Medical Journal

Miss Meier Finalist at John Brown University Pageant

Ruth Meier, 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Meier of 6 Rivo Alto Canal, was elected best dressed girl on John Brown University campus. Picked from 10 finalists by the student body she will represent JBU in Glamour Magazine’s Ten Best Dressed College Girls contest. A sophomore education major, she belongs to Home Economics and Science Clubs and sings in Cathedral Choir touring Southern California in April.

Ruth Meier Frank Meier Rivo Alto Canal John Brown University JBU Miss Meier Anniversity California

Parish Style Show at St Cornelius School Sunday

Mothers from St Cornelius School will sponsor a fashion show and tea on Sunday at 3 pm. The show titled Parish Originals will feature custom made costumes by Marialouisa Evans, modeled by room mothers, with prize drawings and refreshments provided.

Room Mothers of St. Cornelius School Parsh Marialouisa Evans Donr

Explore Your Mind 1 Mind and Education Statistics

A readable item notes Americans pursue education beyond childhood with adult programs and college courses. It cites World Health Organization data on male and female suicide rates across 26 countries, highlighting higher male rates and varying female rates.

Britannia Society Irish Program Honors St Patrick Night

The Britannia Society will present an all Irish program honoring St Patrick on Saturday at 8 p.m. in Machinists Hall, 728 Elim Ave. The event includes a 40 minute travel film followed by dancing entertainment and refreshments.

Brittania Society St. Patrick Machinists Elim Ave

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